Aster (Aster novae-angliae)
A beautiful Aster variety with light purple flowers that brighten up the late summer garden. This perennial flower will provide wonderful nectar to pollinators and in our garden it's a favorite of monarch butterflies during their southern migration. A tall variety, often growing up to 6ft. in height and generally blooming around the beginning of September once they are established in the garden.
Origin: We saved the parent seed of our Asters from wild plants many years ago that were growing along a trail up Watch Knob Mountain in Swannanoa, NC.
(Approximately 100 seeds per packet)
Germination rate: 85% - tested 9/17/24
Planting Instructions: Sow New England Aster seeds directly in the garden in late fall in a sunny and permanent location and water once. For spring planting, seeds should be cold-stratified by placing the seeds on a damp paper towel in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for about 30 days before sowing. Cold-stratified seeds can also be started in containers to be transplanted later in the garden.
